Revised to incorporate the latest industry developments and technological advances, the new NFPA 72®: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code is today's source for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency communications systems, including mass notification systems.

New Chapter 7 consolidates all documentation rules into one location.

Having everything in one place makes it easier for Code users to find what they need, and also helps AHJs know what's expected in terms of documentation requirements. The new chapter also establishes minimum required documentation to promote consistency across the country. Plus, forms have been revised so there's a shorter basic form for simpler systems, with additional forms to fill out for more complex jobs.

Other major Code changes include:

Reorganized inspection table now includes new specific inspection methods

Testing table merges two previous tables into one with both test methods and frequencies side by side for improved usability

Revised supervising station transmission methods

New requirements for audible and visible occupant notification

Reorganization and update of record of completion and inspection, testing, and maintenance forms

Revised requirements for emergency communications systems

Preserve public health, welfare, and safety with the 2013 NFPA 72.

As your industry moves ahead to respond to heightened risk awareness and changing societal dynamics, you can't afford to fall behind. Fire protection and other engineers, designers, installers and maintainers, electricians, AHJs, manufacturers, facilities operators, and anyone who works with fire alarm or emergency communications systems needs this latest Code edition to stay at the leading edge and advance safety. (Softbound, 351 pp., 2013)

Editors: Lee F. Richardson and Richard J. Roux

Avoid costly delays and violations with quick answers to your Code questions in the new 2013 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook.

For complete, reliable 2013 Code support, nothing tops the fully updated 2013 NFPA 72®: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook. Written by industry leaders, it's packed with application guidance and explanations of code intent to bring you up-to-speed on new requirements fast so you can install and maintain fire alarm and emergency communications systems for optimal effectiveness and reliability.

This essential NFPA 72 companion has everything you need to understand, implement, and enforce provisions correctly and confidently.

The complete 2013 NFPA 72 text is included for convenient reference.

Authoritative commentary and practical explanations -- including the new chapter on documentation -- help you do jobs right and pass inspections the first time.

Order your key to compliance now to ensure signaling systems are up-to-code and ready to protect lives and property.

Whether you need help understanding or applying requirements, want to verify that your interpretations are correct, or need to explain technical language to a non-technical audience, the Handbook's insights and examples position you for success. Engineers, contractors, consultants, AHJs, designers, architects, and anyone who uses NFPA 72 will work smarter and more effectively with this powerhouse resource. (Hardbound, 1,056 pp., 2013)

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